WGXDC Dell 10TB 7.2K RPM SATA-6GBPS 512e 128MB Buffer 3.5 Inch Hot Swap Hard Disk Drive

Product Overview of the Dell WGXDC 10TB Hard Drive

The Dell WGXDC 10TB Hard Disk Drive is a professional-grade storage solution designed for data centers, servers, and business environments that demand high reliability and large storage capacity. With a fast 7,200 RPM rotation speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive delivers consistent performance for enterprise workloads.

General Information

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Model Number: WGXDC
• Product Type: Hard Disk Drive with Tray

Technical Specifications

Drive Type and Capacity

• Device Type: Hot-swap Hard Drive
• Total Storage: 10 Terabytes
• Form Factor: 3.5 Inch

Compatibility

The Dell WGXDC 10TB HDD is engineered specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers, ensuring seamless integration and dependable operation.

Dell PowerEdge Models

• PowerEdge C6420
• PowerEdge R240
• PowerEdge R340
• PowerEdge R440
• PowerEdge R540
• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R6415
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R7415
• PowerEdge R7425

Speed and Data Transfer

• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Maximum Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps
• Optimized for continuous operation

The Dell WGXDC 10TB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Disk Drives

The Dell WGXDC 10TB 7.2K RPM SATA-6Gbps 512e 128MB Buffer 3.5 Inch Hot Swap Hard Disk Drive belongs to a powerful and highly demanded category of enterprise-class storage solutions designed for servers, data centers, and professional IT environments. This category focuses on high-capacity, reliable, and scalable hard disk drives that can support massive data workloads while maintaining cost efficiency and operational stability.

Within this category, drives are optimized for continuous operation, multi-user environments, and high data throughput. They are not ordinary consumer hard drives; instead, they are engineered to meet the strict requirements of business-critical applications, including virtualization platforms, cloud storage, backup systems, surveillance archives, and big data analytics.

Enterprise SATA HDD

The Dell WGXDC 10TB HDD fits specifically into the subcategory of high-capacity enterprise SATA hard drives. These drives are developed to deliver large storage volumes at a lower cost per terabyte compared to SSDs, while still offering reliability features necessary for professional deployments.

High-capacity SATA HDDs like this one are commonly used in storage arrays, network-attached storage (NAS), direct-attached storage (DAS), and large-scale backup environments. They serve as the backbone of data-heavy infrastructures where storage density and long-term data retention are critical.

The 10TB Capacity Matters in Modern Storage

A 10TB hard disk drive provides an excellent balance between storage density and cost efficiency. As organizations generate and retain more data than ever before, such large-capacity drives reduce the number of physical disks required, saving rack space, power, and cooling costs.

Speed and Performance

7.2K RPM for Balanced Performance

The 7,200 RPM rotational speed places this drive in a balanced performance category. While not as fast as 10K or 15K RPM enterprise drives, 7.2K RPM drives are optimized for high capacity and energy efficiency while still delivering reliable performance for sequential and mixed workloads.

Optimized for Workloads

Enterprise 7.2K RPM SATA drives are especially strong in handling sequential read and write operations. This makes them ideal for tasks such as storing large media files, database backups, and log data where large blocks of data are transferred continuously.

SATA 6Gbps Interface and Data Transfer

Understanding SATA-6Gbps Connectivity

The SATA 6Gbps interface offers a theoretical maximum bandwidth of 600MB/s, which is more than sufficient for mechanical hard drives. This interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of servers, storage controllers, and RAID systems.

Seamless Integration with RAID and Storage Controllers

The Dell WGXDC 10TB HDD category is fully compatible with hardware RAID controllers and software RAID solutions. This allows IT administrators to configure redundancy, performance optimization, and fault tolerance according to their infrastructure needs.

3.5 Inch Form Factor and Hot Swap

Standard 3.5 Inch Enterprise Drive Size

The 3.5-inch form factor is the industry standard for high-capacity enterprise hard drives. It allows manufacturers to pack more platters and achieve higher storage density compared to smaller 2.5-inch drives.

This form factor is widely supported in server chassis, storage enclosures, and rack-mounted systems.

Hot Swap Capability for High Availability

Hot swap functionality allows drives to be inserted or removed from a system without powering it down. This is a critical feature in enterprise environments where uptime is essential.

Reliability and Enterprise-Grade Durability

Designed for 24/7 Operation

Drives in this category are engineered for continuous operation, unlike consumer-grade HDDs that are designed for limited daily usage. Enterprise drives like the Dell WGXDC 10TB HDD can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without compromising performance or reliability.

Optimized Power Consumption

Despite their large capacity, 7.2K RPM enterprise SATA drives are optimized for energy efficiency. This helps reduce operational costs, especially in large-scale deployments with dozens or hundreds of drives.

Use Cases

Data Centers and

In cloud and data center environments, high-capacity SATA HDDs are widely used for object storage, backup tiers, and cold storage solutions. Their cost-per-terabyte advantage makes them ideal for storing large volumes of infrequently accessed data.

Media and Entertainment Storage

Media companies rely heavily on high-capacity drives for storing raw footage, edited content, and archives. The Dell WGXDC 10TB category is perfect for handling large video files and long-term storage needs.

Enterprise Backup

Backup systems require reliable and spacious storage. This category of hard drives supports fast backup operations and long retention periods, ensuring data can be restored when needed.

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers

The Dell WGXDC hard drive category is specifically designed and tested for compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage solutions. This ensures seamless integration, reliable performance, and simplified management.